Posted on: June 2, 2023
Health Warning Against Swimming at Matapeake Beach in Stevensville
Matapeake Beach is currently operating under a health warning against swimming due to high levels of bacteria found in the water sampling. Effective June 2, 2023, until further no...
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
QAC Urges All Residents to Prepare for 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Be Prepared: Know Your Zone, Have a Plan, Stay Informed and Have a Kit
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts Thursday, June 1, and Queen Anne’s County o...
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Posted on: May 26, 2023
Paramedic Casey Amos is recognized as the Queen Annes County Department of Emergency Services overall Clinician of the Year.
Casey joined the Department of Emergency Services in February of 2012 as the departmental secretary, an entry level admi...
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Posted on: May 25, 2023
EMT Terry Williams is recognized as the Queen Annes County Department of Emergency Services BLS Provider of the Year.
Terry joined the Department of Emergency Services in February of 2012 with significant prior experience in public safety. He had served as...
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Posted on: April 13, 2023
DID YOU KNOW… Public Safety Dispatcher Facts:
They are the first, first responders performing a tough job that very few will ever understand. They can go from a routine administrative call to a full-blown emergency crisis in the millis...
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Posted on: March 17, 2023
On Tuesday night at the Commissioner Meeting, Dr. Ciotola gave an update to the commissioners and brought the Mobile Integrated Community Health Team (MICH) to present this award-winning innovative program that Queen Anne’s County launched in 20...
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Posted on: March 8, 2023
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Hosts Local Girl Scout Troup
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services (DES) hosts tours for local groups to learn more about their operations. When the Scout BSA...
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Posted on: February 17, 2023
Queen Anne’s County Announces Phillip English as Assistant Chief of Communications
Queen Anne’s County announces Phillip English as the Assistant Chief of Communications at the Department of Emergency Services (DES)....
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Posted on: February 17, 2023
Queen Anne’s County Announces Zach Yerkie as the New Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services
Queen Anne’s County announces Zach Yerkie as the new Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Yerkie was hired in 2...
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Posted on: December 16, 2022
Trena Williamson, Regional Director, Marketing and Communications, UM Shore Regional Health
E: Trena.Williamson@umm.edu Cell: 443-480-1960
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Posted on: November 22, 2022
Public Safety Community Thanks Commissioner Steve Wilson for His Service
On Tuesday November 15, several agencies and departments thanked County Commissioner Steve Wilson for his service to the county for the last 8 years. Among those were the De...
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Posted on: August 30, 2022
Queen Anne’s County Transforms Public Safety Communications with AT&T ESInet™
Next Generation 9-1-1 Improves Resiliency and the Ability to Share Information Throughout Maryland and Neighboring States
Queen Anne&am...
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Posted on: August 24, 2022
Staff from the County Information Technology and Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff were recognized with Unit Citations for their hard work and dedication to implement a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS...
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Posted on: August 24, 2022
Several Information Technology Staff were presented with Unit Citation Awards for their hard work and dedication by successfully moving the 911 Center to its temporary location for renovations last year.
During last year’s renovations of the 911 ...
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Posted on: August 24, 2022
Scott Haas and Scott Wheatley presented Candace Golt with the Directors Award for all her hard work on the Maryland State Emergency Service Transporter Supplemental Payment Program (ESPP). The Director’s Award is the highest award that can be received fro...
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Posted on: June 30, 2022
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services Recognized for a Fifth Year with the Gold Plus Lifeline EMS Award
Queen Anne’s County Department of Emergency Services has received the American Heart Association’...
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Posted on: December 6, 2018
A few months ago we asked the public to help us update the Hazard Mitigation Plan by answering a survey. To read the updated plan go to www.qacdes.com and click on the Hazard Mitigation link on the left side.
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